Frequently asked questions

AI can generate a first draft. You still need to define what it should do, test the result, and investigate mistakes. Koda lets you practice predicting outputs, finding bugs, and building projects, so you can make informed decisions about the code you use.

Not to learn: Koda's lessons simulate the tools, so you can practice without any account. To build for real, free tiers cover some projects, and every course teaches the free route first wherever one exists. Claude Code and Cowork need a paid Claude plan.

No. Koda is independent and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Anthropic, OpenAI or Anysphere. Claude and Claude Code are trademarks of Anthropic, PBC. ChatGPT and Codex are trademarks of OpenAI. Cursor is a trademark of Anysphere. Koda names these tools only to describe what its lessons teach.

Basic includes the Full-Stack Web Developer and Python & Data Developer paths, with every course and lesson assigned to them, plus Claude for Builders as a first taste of building with AI. Guided projects require Pro. Basic also includes 200 AI Points renewed each month.

Pro opens the Build With AI, AI Engineer and AI-Native Developer paths and every course except the 3 advanced agent courses, plus 78 guided projects and the complete progress toolkit. The advanced agent courses and issuing a new path certificate require Ultra. Pro includes 1,000 AI Points renewed each month.

Ultra includes everything in Pro and adds the 3 advanced agent courses (Codex & ChatGPT for Builders, Cursor & AI Editors and Build MCP Servers & Skills), all 84 guided projects, verified path certificates and early access to new courses, with the monthly allowance raised to 2,500 AI Points. Ultra is $20 monthly or $180 annually; Pro is $9 monthly or $81 annually.

Every annual price equals nine monthly payments: Basic is $45 instead of $60, Pro is $81 instead of $108, and Ultra is $180 instead of $240. That three-month saving applies at signup and every annual renewal, unless pricing changes with advance notice.

Yes. Every tier and billing cadence opens with a 7-day trial for an eligible first-time member. Your checkout shows eligibility, the trial end date, and the amount and date of the first charge. Cancel before the displayed deadline to avoid renewal.

AI Points are Koda’s usage units for AI-powered requests. They are not cash, do not roll over, and reset each calendar month. 1 AI Point ≈ one AI answer with the standard model; advanced models may use more.

Yes. Koda keeps the complete course and project catalog visible. A locked item names the membership needed and sends you to the upgrade screen instead of hiding the learning opportunity.

Yes, the full product: every course, lesson, project and screen in English, Uzbek, Korean, Russian, Spanish, French, German and Arabic, on web and mobile.

The current pace model is pace-v1-2026-08-05. Until a path reaches 50 privacy-safe completed-path samples, Koda labels its range as an estimate. After that threshold, the published model uses median and 75th-percentile active completion time, including required projects and review sessions, while excluding staff, test, synthetic, abandoned, and inactivity-capped sessions. Koda never collects lesson text or learner source code for this calculation.

Pacers are automated practice partners with preset XP progress, not real learners. They count in the standings and promotion cutoffs but cannot earn rewards.

Web subscriptions are purchased and managed securely through Polar: to upgrade, downgrade, or cancel, sign in and open Settings → Subscription → Manage subscription. Mobile subscriptions are purchased and managed through Apple or Google Play; cancel them in the App Store or Google Play subscription settings. Access changes only after the relevant provider confirms the change to Koda.

No. The Build With AI path starts from zero, and both Basic paths begin with foundations. Experienced developers can go straight to the AI Engineer or AI-Native Developer path with Pro, or add the advanced agent courses with Ultra.

Web memberships bought through Polar are refunded in full if you email support@dekoda.site within 14 days of a first purchase. App Store and Google Play purchases are refunded by Apple and Google under their own policies; Koda cannot reverse a store charge but will help you file the request. The full policy is in the Refunds section of the terms.

Go to the support page at dekoda.site/support. It has the cancel, restore, refund, password, and account-deletion steps for each platform, plus a message form and the support@dekoda.site address.